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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 42 reviews

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95%would recommend to a friend

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Customers enjoy the Nitro 5 gaming laptop's speed and performance in gaming and other applications. Many appreciate its ability to handle various games effectively. The laptop's RAM is also noted as easily upgradeable. Overall, users report positive experiences with this laptop's capabilities.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Gaming

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    9/10 laptop

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s an amazing laptop! I don’t like the fact that you can’t change the colors of the backlight but on the other hand it’s a great gaming laptop and in comparison to other gaming laptops it’s amazing for the price that it is I’m really enjoying it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ram, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerhouse with great gddr6 gpu!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Acer really knocked it out of the park with this one! The 6-core 12 thread 11th gen I5 is amazing and it's paired with a great 1650 gpu as well! Speaking of the 1650 this model is not using the slow 2019 gddr5 1650 but, it is using a 2020 almost 900 cuda core gddr6 1650 that pretty much matches a 1650 t.i! This along with the fact that it is windows 11 ready makes it a great purchase for $699-750! It did need an immediate upgrade of ram and hdds but there is two m.2 slots (one in use). and one 2.5 slot! The back is easy to remove compared to my dells and msi laptops. Overall it may not have an rtx gpu but the gpu will perform great for years to come and at this price point its killer. The keyboard is great and the new black looks amazing! 10/10

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really liking this thing!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not sure why this is the same price as the other Nitro 5 with the slower CPU but it is. I know it only has a 1650 GTX but it's more than enough for me, especially when paired with the i5 in this thing. And with prices crazy and out of stock, this made the most sense. Pros +Looks awesome, even comes with some cool stickers. +Awesome keyboard, colored special keys like ASDF. Red backlit keyboard (shouldn't disrupt sleep, huge plus for me, not that I plan on keeping on while I sleep but it is nice). + Vibrant matte screen w\ nice brightness +Super fast response time, especially internet page loading times. +Ability to add another m.2 hard drive and 1 regular hard drive. Cons + You may think it's dead on arrival if you don't get the power plug in all the way, but this is actually a good thing IMO. The power cable seems extra secure and it's probably an attempt to keep this port from wearing over time and causing a failure years later. There are instructions about ensuring it "clicks". + It appears the USB-C can't charge the thing. + Some upgrades, like another m.2 require prying the side to install, but not a deal breaker, it looks a bit easier than some laptops I've worked on and I think the underbelly should allow other add-ons easier. + Nothing else yet, really loving it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ram, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome product. Fast, reliable, user friendly.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product is great. Very happy with it. I bought it for light gaming and wanted a computer that would be snappy with everything else that I had to do. It does seem to struggle a bit with the 8gb memory sometimes, but I think it's because of Windows 10. RAM is super easy to upgrade on it though, can easily be done in under 5 minutes. The processor and GPU have no issues running quickly and have been great for all the games that I have played. If you're looking for a great priced entry level gaming laptop, THIS IS IT!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Two Years and Still a Great System

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As the title states, I've had this model for over two years. Acer quality is top notch and never fails to disappoint. The cooling system/chassis is simply amazing, with excellent fan control. The display is very good (could be a tad sharper). The GTX 1650 has been good for casual gaming. I removed a star because the Acer software support products (NitroSense and Care Center) are a bit dated and lack some features compared to their competitors. Additionally, I was a bit surprised that the battery will not last more than two hours during casual web browsing, even with all my meticulous optimizations. But, still a great system and still very usable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gaming, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Deal!

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's been years and this thing still performs top notch and has played everything I threw at it, plus handles light music production.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Ram

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    pretty good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the space on it is pretty small, but that's not really surprising because laptop. i added some ram but even before that it ran pretty good. for anyone curious, it runs ffxiv on mid-high graphics without issue. overall a good purchase if your budget is smaller and you just want a gaming laptop. you may want to invest in a cooling fan as well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great gaming laptop

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this laptop. Handles my gaming well. I really like the nitro boost to cool it down. My only issue is with the lack of hard drive space. It filled up fairly quickly, but other than that, it’s great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast and cheap

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome fast computer at a great price. I bought two of these for my nephews and they loved it. Perfect for Minecraft and Roblox :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Acer Nitro

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s such a great laptop to use. I would recommend this to anyone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good laptop. This is the first time using this laptop. I am having to learn how it works with my other programs. It does run very fast and sometimes when I am writing it will skip to a line above as if I was writing in that line.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good size and quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My 12 year old son bought this to use for all of his online and pc gaming. He loves the look, and has not had any complaints on the speed. Great look, and he is very satisfied with his purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgradable and only worth it at $699.99

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Probably the best gaming laptop they sell for the price, at the time it was $699.99 now they raised the price, so it isn't worth it at any higher of a price...But it is very upgradeable and that is what makes it worth it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great gaming laptop. Very fast speed. The price was good and it comes with alot of great features. Keeps up with games and all my streaming needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    UnfortunatelyUnhappy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son loves the laptop. It does what a gaming laptop should do at a very affordable price. But unfortunately I do have a negative comment. This was not the laptop that I bought. When I first ordered it, it had a colorful RGB keyboard and then when I picked it up I noticed that BEST Buy changed the image on the order and I ended up with the laptop with a red keyboard. I talked to the store associates and they said I could return it. Unfortunately, my son wanted a laptop and he was willing to settle.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son is in love with this computer. It was quick and easy to setup. He could use mine raft really quickly. Love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great light gaming laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall it is great for gaming and it met most of my expectations. However, it does not last more than 2hrs unplugged.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome! But could be better

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This laptop is a beeeasst! It can open and run easily every app or game you take. Could have more than 60Hz screen.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall just a really nice laptop! The only thing is I wish i could've got a different color.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gaming

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sweet Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good Laptop. Okay for a laptop. It is decent for a gaming system. However, It is good for my needs,

    I would recommend this to a friend
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